Remote Mining Data Analyst: Turn Data into Action

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional growth in data analytics

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Mining Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team. You will analyze datasets from exploration, production, and monitoring to identify trends and inform decisions, delivering actionable insights that improve efficiency and profitability.

You will develop dashboards, perform statistical analyses, and collaborate remotely with geologists, engineers, and management to optimize data-driven mining strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mining Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably in mining or natural resources.
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, or SQL.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from mining operations and exploration activities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs and trends.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify patterns, anomalies, and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams remotely to deliver analytical solutions.
• Utilize data mining and machine learning techniques to uncover insights and predictive models.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security across processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Mining Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team. You will analyze datasets from exploration, production, and monitoring to identify trends and inform decisions, delivering actionable insights that improve efficiency and profitability.

You will develop dashboards, perform statistical analyses, and collaborate remotely with geologists, engineers, and management to optimize data-driven mining strategies.